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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.84, 1,083.92 and 289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.84, 1,083.92 and 289.76 is: 434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.84 : 1,083.92 = 289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.84/1,083.92 = 289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.84x = 1,083.92 × 289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.84x = 314,069.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,069.79/722.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.50

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